
Dark Academia
Washington Irving and his Literary Friends at Sunnyside
Christian Schussele
An evocative 19th-century group portrait capturing the intellectual circle of Washington Irving within his storied Sunnyside library.

1862 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This monumental group portrait commemorates the great American inventors of the 19th century in a dignified, scholarly setting.
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A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
About the piece
Painted in 1862 by Christian Schussele, this ambitious composition brings together nineteen of America's most influential inventors, including Samuel Morse and Cyrus McCormick. The scene is set in a grand, somber hall, where the subjects are depicted with their various inventions, symbols of the nation's technological progress and industrious spirit.
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1862 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This monumental group portrait commemorates the great American inventors of the 19th century in a dignified, scholarly setting.
$129
For the selected configuration
From $129
6 frame sizes
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.